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Volkswagen Tiguan III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7Petrol · 130 hp 2.0 TDI 150 DSGDiesel · 150 hp 1.5 e-Hybrid 272 DSG6Hybrid · 272 hp	Siège : rappel des ceintures de sécurité avant

Each campaign in detail

Siège : rappel des ceintures de sécurité avant
Manufacturer recall
Un rappel de 2025 vise les Tiguan fabriqués du 13.05.2024 au 17.06.2024 : un défaut du levier de réglage en hauteur du siège peut endommager la ceinture avant en cas de collision frontale et nuire à sa retenue. Code rappel VW 72DV, alerte européenne SR/00392/25 (selon Fiches-auto).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG, 1.5 e-Hybrid 272 DSG6
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Volkswagen Tiguan 3 (2023) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Tiguan II	1	3	4.0/5
Škoda Karoq I	1	3	4.0/5
Seat Ateca I	1	3	4.0/5
Hyundai Tucson IV	0	2	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Tiguan III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Volkswagen Tiguan III: Siège : rappel des ceintures de sécurité avant.

Which versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Volkswagen Tiguan III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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